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Yang Thai

49 Blessington St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

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49 Blessington St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 12:08 – 8:08 PM Thursday: 12:08 – 8:08 PM Friday: 12:08 – 8:08 PM Saturday: 12:08 – 8:08 PM Sunday: 12:08 – 8:08 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Yang Thai

Yang Thai reworks Melbourne’s charcoal chicken tradition with fragrant coconut husk embers and punchy Thai sides. The kitchen skips expansive menus to concentrate on one specialty: succulent gai yang with deep char and tender, pull-apart meat. Regulars order the combo pack—a quarter or half bird resting over warm sticky rice, flanked by tart, crunchy som tum to cut through the rendered fat. A heavy splash of herbaceous green sauce ties the plate together, alongside seasoned chips and cold Singha zero-sugar lemon soda. Fresh grilling over hot coals means a short wait at the counter, but the payoff sits right there on the tray.

  • Signature Gai Yang: Grilled over coconut husk charcoal for distinct smoky char, tender meat, and aromatic depth.
  • Fresh Som Tum: Crunchy green papaya salad delivering bright acidity and heat that cleanly cuts rich poultry.
  • Quick-Service Lunch Packs: Quarter-chicken combos bundled with sticky rice, tangy green sauce, and seasoned fries.
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Why Choose Yang Thai

Why diners choose Yang Thai for Thai-style charcoal chicken in St Kilda

  • Coconut Husk Charcoal Grilling

    Chicken is grilled over traditional coconut husk charcoal, delivering smoky chargrilled depth and fall-off-the-bone tenderness across every cut.

    Proper fall off the bone and the thigh had the tenderness you usually only get from breast meat. Every part of the chicken was consistently good which is rare.

    Christopher Wu

  • Som Tum & Green Sauce Balance

    House som tum and signature green sauce provide sharp, fresh acidity that harmoniously balances rich chargrilled chicken.

    som tum cuts through the grease perfectly, making you only want more of the chicken, and the sticky rice acts like a sponge soaking up all that chicken and salad juice.

    Weena Kun

  • Remarkable Lunch Box Value

    Generous complete lunch boxes include succulent quarter chicken, som tum, sticky rice, and house sauces priced accessibly from $15 to $17.

    At $15.00 for the lunch box in this economy is amazing value.

    J P

  • Single-Concept Menu Focus

    A deliberately streamlined, tightly curated menu ensures every charcoal chicken set is executed quickly and consistently.

    They have a small, limited menu but what they do - they do perfectly.

    Gee Gee

  • Hype-Worthy Destination Spot

    A social media standout that consistently validates destination trips with bustling queues and delivered expectations.

    This place is worth the journey out here! An amazing charcoal chicken with such an incredible flavour profile. It truly is a one of a kind location. There is a reason why this place constantly has lines.

    Daniel Martin

  • Warm & Personal Hospitality

    Attentive, honest ownership and team members ensure guests feel genuinely welcomed and cared for from arrival.

    The lads working there were great too—friendly, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better.

    Sach Ganvir

The core dishes and combos defining Yang Thai's charcoal-grilled menu

  • Thai Charcoal Chicken

    the Thai charcoal chicken, cooked using traditional coconut husk charcoal and served with sticky rice and papaya salad.

    Michael Tran

  • Lunch Pack

    I had the $17 lunch pack with a quarter chicken, somtam, sticky rice and the famous green sauce.

    Gee Gee

  • Som Tum (Papaya Salad)

    The papaya salad (som tum) was the best I’ve ever had! Sour, sweet, and spicy at the same time.

    Polly Peng

  • Chips

    Hot Chips with the tamarind ketchup 10/10.

    BurgerHunterD

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful culinary techniques and personal hospitality touches at Yang Thai.

  • Coconut Husk Charcoal Grilling

    Chicken is grilled over traditional coconut husk charcoal rather than standard commercial charcoal or rotisserie electric elements, delivering a deep aromatic woodfire char.

  • Personal Owner Hospitality

    Guests are personally welcomed and looked after by owner Narit, who explains menu combinations and ensures transparent, honest ordering.

  • Made-to-Order Som Tum Crushed on the Spot

    Papaya salad (som tum) is pounded and dressed to order right in front of customers, ensuring vibrant crunch, acidity, and aromatic freshness.

  • Signature House Green Dipping Sauce

    Every charcoal chicken order is paired with house-made tangy green sauce designed to cut through the rich smoky poultry and marinade.

Before you head over

Practical dining advice for ordering, timing, and wait times at Yang Thai

  • Choose the Lunch Pack for Value

    Opt for the set lunch box ($15–$17) including chicken, som tum, sticky rice, and house sauce, rather than ordering each component separately where prices climb quickly.

  • Beat the Opening Queue

    Arrive right around opening or early in the lunch window; popular rush hours generate lines, though the queue tends to move relatively briskly.

  • Expect Freshly Grilled Prep Times

    The signature charcoal chicken is prepared freshly over coals rather than batch-cooked in advance, so allow extra time during busier periods.

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